Aalhakoffichi’ “a place for healing,” serves Chickasaw, and other Native American, youth and their families in need of support and recovery services stemming from significant mental health, substance abuse and family relational issues.

2D and 3D Art classes provide opportunities for art classes for children and adults through our programs and services. Classes are scheduled and promoted through the Chickasaw Times, Holisso and Chickasaw Nation Event Calendar.

Aalhakoffichi’ “a place for healing,” counseling services provides therapy to children and youth, adults, couples and families. Stemming from family systems theory, all services are family-centered and focus on helping clients and their loved ones develop the tools necessary for healthy functioning relationships.

The Office of Strong Family Development (OSFD) offers abstinence education and training for youth and family members. Abstinence education is offered to adolescents in local junior high and high schools, as well as through numerous youth development groups operating in South central Oklahoma. Abstinence remains the only 100% effective method of birth control and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

Acting for the camera classes are for children, teens and adults and scheduled throughout the year. The classes are two hours each for six consecutive weeks and classes take place in the black box theatre at the arts and humanities building, 201 N. Broadway, Ada, Oklahoma.

Acting for the stage classes are taught in three levels, basic, intermediate and advanced for children, teens and adults and are offered throughout the year. The classes are two hours each for six consecutive weeks.

Basic classes are held at the McSwain theatre and intermediate and advanced are held in the black box theatre at the arts and humanities building, 201 N. Broadway, Ada, Oklahoma.

The adult learning program provides academic assistance to adults within the Chickasaw Nation who have dropped out of high school and want to complete their General Equivalency Development (GED) diploma.

Since people have become interested in acting in film projects it is imperative that they become knowledgeable about how to find a reputable agent and what legitimate casting directors can and cannot do, seminars are offered throughout the year that instruct participants on how one finds a reputable agent and what casting directors can and cannot do.

This is a nationwide program created in appreciation for the military service of Chickasaw veterans. The program is available for Chickasaw veterans 60 years of age or older. All applicants are included in a random drawing for an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.

Anoli is an annual creative writing contest for Chickasaw student writers in grades six through 12 and young adults through age 24. All works submitted must be original and are evaluated by a panel of judges based on artistic form, creativity, how well the work relates to the topic and literary expression within each age division. Winners receive cash prizes and medals. There are three divisions.

Division one includes grades six – eight, division two includes grades nine – 12, and division three includes young adults through age 24 regardless of education level or enrollment.

To showcase the art, strength, spirit and creativity of Chickasaw women, the division of arts and humanities hosts the “Art of the Chickasaw Woman” exhibit. This exhibit is held in conjunction with the annual Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference and Forum. The exhibit consists of Chickasaw women artists who will have the opportunity to submit up to three entries of artwork that can include photography, textiles, traditional, two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. This artwork will be for display and viewing by participants and guests during the conference and forum. The exhibit opens with a reception at the conference and forum and then is moved for public display to the gallery at the arts and humanities building in Ada. The exhibit will be on display at the gallery for several weeks for public viewing.

The artist directory is a listing of visual, literary, performing, film, video and/or radio artists of Southeastern or Woodland tribal affiliation. The directory allows immediate notification of programs, events, classes, exhibits, calls to artists, auditions and activities to be sent to any and/or all artists listed in the directory. Information contained within the directory is used solely by the Chickasaw Nation. Should an outside entity request information, artists will be contacted for permission before any information is released.

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The assisted living benefit program provides up to $2,500 per month for eligible Chickasaw elders, 60 years of age or older, to live in a state licensed assisted-living facility. The benefit is paid directly to the facility and is based on the client’s need. Required application is available the division on aging administration office.

O.T.A.P (Own violence, Take responsibility, Act respectfully Program) is a 52-week domestic violence education program providing a cognitive behavioral approach with a cultural emphasis on history and Native American traditions. The Duluth Model curriculum will be utilized to reduce violence in the home. Completion of this program will enhance individual skills, knowledge and ability to change behavior and beliefs, and offer alternative behaviors for dealing with conflict.

The burial supplement assistance program is for Chickasaw Nation citizens who are 60 years of age or older. The Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging will pay up to $2,500 toward the FINAL balance of the Chickasaw elder’s burial expense. The payment will be made directly to the funeral home. This assistance pays last, after all other avenues of payment are exhausted, including, but not limited to: pre-needs insurance (pre-paid burial policy), social security and/or burial assistance through other Chickasaw Nation offices/programs. Application must be received within 60 days of the funeral service.

In conjunction with the annual Dynamic Women’s Conference and Forum, a butterfly art contest is held. The art contest is open to Chickasaw female artists, ages 14 through 18, who are requested to submit a single piece of original artwork for the contest. The art may be in a medium of the artist's choice. Entries should be between 10 inches and 20 inches in size and may be submitted on art paper, canvas or art board. Guest judges will determine the winner. The winning butterfly logo is used in all artwork and promotional materials for the Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference and Forum. The winning artist will receive a $200 cash award.